Muay Thai basics - Christoph Delp

A step-by-step guide to all things Muay Thai-with historical insights, training programs and schedules, and technical demonstrations by Muay Thai champions.

In this hands-on manual, renowned trainer Christoph Delp offers a crash course in Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing, which combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. The guidecovers:


Muay Thaihistory, rules, and equipment
basic but essential skills, including starting positions and footwork

allattacking techniques and select defensive techniques and strategies

training regimen structure, content, planning, and scheduling
historical training methods and stretching programs

Featuring detailed demonstrations by Thai championsfrom Bangkok's famed Sor Vorapin gym, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers and other martial arts enthusiasts looking to self-train or supplement their club training.